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The Ultimate Cure: A New Husband Chapter 647
A flicker of dejection passed through Chris's eyes. In Adriana's priorities, he probably ranked below even Bella.He tugged his mouth into something like a smile. "All right. You're welcome at the estate anytime—there's plenty of room for Milo and Maeve to run around."Adriana nodded and sat down to chat with him.She told him about her company's year-end report, and he filled her in on the Slater Group's earnings for the year.As the largest shareholder, she'd made a considerable amount from it.While they were talking, Heidi came out of the kitchen."Miss Adler, what should I make for dinner?""Let me take a look."Adriana got up and went into the kitchen. She opened the fridge and pulled out a few dishes Chris was fond of."Let's make all of these. Braise the beef until it's nice and tender—no need for soup tonight.""Will Mr. Este be joining us?" Heidi asked.Whenever Francesco had the time, he came by after work—more often than not, he ate here.Adriana checked the tim
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With the launch of the new product Adriana had developed, the year was officially winding down.On the day before New Year's Eve, the company let out for the holidays that afternoon.When Adriana drove home from headquarters, the streets were already thick with holiday spirit.The square that normally banned street vendors had roped off a stretch of open ground, and a dozen or so stalls had sprung up. Some sold holiday banners, some sold kites, some sold fireworks and firecrackers, and others sold toys for children.Food stalls were everywhere too, especially ones selling roasted treats—chestnuts, peanuts, walnuts—all laid out in neat rows.Adults haggled over roasted nuts and paper banners, while kids darted between the toy stalls and the firework stalls, coveting one thing after another. The whole place buzzed with life.Outside the mall, it was even more crowded, everyone loaded down with bags of holiday shopping.Adriana had meant to go in and pick up a few things, but after
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Adriana leaned back against the seat and let out a yawn. "Socializing is a lot more exhausting than running experiments."As she spoke, Francesco slipped a soft travel pillow around her neck."If it's really this exhausting, you don't have to force yourself to keep at it. You have me, after all."Adriana shook her head, eyes closed. "No. However hard it is, I need to make myself stronger."Francesco knew better than to argue with her on this. He gave a helpless laugh. "Fine. But you can take your time getting there. Rushing never gets you anywhere faster."No sooner had he said it than he realized she'd already fallen asleep, her breathing soft and even."Mars, drive slower," he said quietly.To block the passing headlights that kept sweeping through the car, he raised the partition, and the back seat sank into dimness.He turned slightly, gazing at the blurred outline of her profile beside him, guilt and tenderness churning behind his eyes.It was his own past failures that h
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Adriana sat beside Francesco, her gaze sweeping once over Patrick and Commissioner Pryce without a flicker of expression.Patrick kept his head down, his expression dark, lips pressed thin, his whole face a mix of resentment and forced restraint. He clearly didn't think much of his future father-in-law.Commissioner Pryce could clearly feel Patrick's lack of cooperation, and it was making him anxious.He reached over and tugged at Patrick's arm, his lowered voice half command, half plea. "Patrick, apologize to Mr. Este. Now."Patrick had known the Stanley family carried weight in political circles, but he hadn't expected his future father-in-law to be quite this deferential toward Francesco. The Stanley family's standing clearly went far beyond what he'd imagined.Reluctant as he was, for the sake of the Louis family's future, Patrick forced out a stiff smile and stepped forward awkwardly."Mr. Este—"He'd barely gotten the words out before Francesco raised a hand and cut him of
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Adriana returned his smile with practiced grace and made polite small talk with Director Grant.She knew perfectly well that everyone was aware they were divorced, yet the way Francesco was behaving tonight made his regard for her unmistakable—there was even a faint air of him staking a claim.The people flocking to make her acquaintance were, in truth, just angling for a connection to the Stanley family.More groups came by to greet Francesco, and naturally, Adriana became part of the attention too.She handled it all with ease, and within a short while she'd been introduced to more than a dozen prominent political figures.Francesco had been watching her out of the corner of his eye the whole time, and when he caught a flicker of fatigue there, he leaned in and said gently, "Ms. Adler, would you do me the honor of a dance?"Adriana turned to look at him, lips curving with deliberate playfulness. "When Mr. Este asks in person, how could a nobody like me possibly refuse?"France
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Adriana shot him a sidelong glance, laughing, her tone playfully petulant. "Fine, forget it then. I'll just assume you don't need paying back."Francesco smirked. "Anything I do for you doesn't need repaying. Just do what you want to do."Adriana lowered her head, her fingers twisting together without her realizing it, knuckles going pale. A wave of nameless bitterness rose in her chest.The debts and kindnesses between her and Francesco, the giving and the owing, had long since stopped adding up to anything she could keep track of.…At the boutique, Adriana picked out a long, dark emerald gown for herself.The style was simple but elegant, suited to both her age and her standing.Francesco had left the house in a black suit that morning and didn't bother changing.He sat outside the fitting room with an easy air, fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, his eyes fixed on the closed curtain.The curtain parted, and Adriana stepped out.Francesco's eyes lit up at once, and wit
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Francesco's hand froze as he raised the wine glass to his lips, long fingers brushing idly along the rim. He extended the glass toward Adriana in a mock salute before tipping it back and draining it in one smooth motion."Today, we truly meet, Mrs. Slater."The words were deliberately emphasized—e
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Adriana hesitated, then stole a quick glance at Francesco. His expression remained cold and detached, revealing no trace of emotion."Could we use cooperation as leverage… to make them leave Chris alone?" she asked softly.Francesco tilted his head, not even bothering to hide the faintest smirk of
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Adriana stepped forward with calm composure. "Dean, gentlemen, this really isn't such a big deal. I'm sorry you had to make the trip."Dean got straight to the point. "Where's Chris?""He's in his ward. The doctor has instructed that no one disturb him for now, and he doesn't wish to see anyone."
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Alex skimmed through the two articles in the newspaper, then crumpled it into a ball and tossed it into the trash.If Chris saw the second article, he would only get angry all over again."And this Francesco… his remarks are completely inappropriate.""Achoo!"Francesco, lounging against the edg
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